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Philadelphus lewisii var. gordonianus

Philadelphus lewisii var. gordonianus

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

P. lewisii var. gordonianus is a large, upright shrub with slightly rough, oval leaves and single, white, four-petalled flowers with a light scent in late spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most reasonable garden soils in sun or light shade

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids, especially blackfly, may be a problem

Diseases

May suffer from powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years